A disabled theologian redefines faith with Breaking, Not Broken

A disabled theologian redefines faith with Breaking, Not Broken

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A disabled theologian redefines faith with Breaking, Not Broken

A new book by Timothy Goode, a Canon at York Minster, challenges the Church's approach to disability. Breaking, Not Broken presents a fresh vision of faith through the perspective of a risen yet wounded Christ. Published by SCM Press, the work has already drawn praise from leading theologians and bishops.

The book arrived in bookshops on 30 January 2023. Goode, whose own experience of disability shapes the text, centres the discussion on themes often overlooked in Christian thought. He examines how ableism has influenced theology and church practice over time.

*Breaking, Not Broken* blends Scripture, church history, and architecture into its argument. The author explores questions of memory, time, and the physical spaces where faith is lived out. A foreword by Stephen Cottrell, the Archbishop of York, introduces the book's core ideas. Theological figures like Ian Markham and Paula Gooder have welcomed the work. Several UK bishops have also commended its bold rethinking of disability within Christian life. Readers can purchase the book for $48 from the publisher's website, www.wjkbooks.com.

Breaking, Not Broken places disability at the heart of Christian reflection. It invites churches to reconsider long-held assumptions about strength, wholeness, and belonging. The book's release marks a significant contribution to ongoing debates about inclusion in faith communities.

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